A delicate balance Our bodies represent an environment where everything — fluids, minerals, hormones — needs to be in a delicate balance for us to be and feel well. They work hard to maintain this balance and control things such as body temperature, blood sugar levels, and hydration. The kidneys do a lot…

This is a story in three parts about the unexpected consequences of hormonal contraception and fertility treatment. Each piece presents a commonly overlooked aspect that can be impacted by treatment-related hormonal changes in a person with ovaries. Hormones are molecules tasked with maintaining balance in the body, impacting anything from…

“Stress is harmful — learn how to manage it.” This is a common message many of us have become accustomed to hearing. But, like many other statements, it is only half the story and does not paint the full picture. …

A culprit of hormonal imbalances — right under our noses Breathing is our number one priority in life. When our breath is taken away, all energy and effort go into finding our next breath. Our noses are complex structures with many functions (Link). Air taken in through the nose is…

Attention, future dads — your stress levels can impact your kids before they are even born. We all know that parents’ stress impacts their kids once they are born, from the environment it creates in the house to how much time they spend together. But recent evidence shows that there…

The global sleeping aid market is estimated to be worth approximately $90 billion and growing at a rate that shows no signs of slowing down. Claiming that healthy sleep habits are a key component of any human being’s overall health, is not a shocking statement. Recommendations regarding how people should…

The microbiota, a complex and dynamic population of bacteria found in the gastrointestinal tract, has a profound influence on human health (Thursby and Juge, 2017). Although early research linked these gut bacteria solely to gastrointestinal health, recent advances in this field have shed a light on a more complex linkage…

There is no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the very fabric of modern society, from what used to concern us daily, to how we interacted with colleagues, family, and friends. It is safe to say that we currently deal with situations that were previously unimaginable or were just…

Despite technological, logistical, and managerial advances in all industries, multiple sources strongly claim that the average employee is only productive for 3 to 4 hours per day (Curtin, 2016). Companies of all shapes and sizes are aware of this and are constantly looking for new ways to improve the productivity…